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I would love to see it, but after watching that body appear to start breaking down (Yes. I know he still had an OPS north of 1.000) last year, I think there's reason to be concerned
I look at guys like Konerko and see a guy who can flat out hit, and those things carry through with age. Big Hurt, Manny, Bagwell...power hitters who are great hitters first usually have success well into their 30s.
How do you think the first $130 million we have spent on Cabrera has fared?
Helton's deal was terrible for the Rockies. The specifics are buried in a number of extensions, deferral and re-negotiations but he signed his big deal in 2001 before his age 27 season. He earned his pay for the first four years (two of which were bought out arb years at a lower salary) before the wheels came off. By the time the really big money kicked in 2006, he was 32 and in decline. He never again hit 20 HR and only had one 4+ WAR season in his last eight years with the club. During those eight years, the Rockies paid him $115M with another $13M in deferred money still outstanding.
That's why you give him a deal that includes the next two years, then you spread the risk out over less time in his younger peak years.
Gopher State is usually 3rd or 4th in posts in the Tigers threads. I'm writing to my audience, guy.
It does happen and I do think Cabrera will hit until he is 40. Was talking more about Max. Max will be 31 starting next season and will his future be better than his past?
I like the way you think. If it gets too expensive, eat before you get to the game & don't forget your flask. It will help keep you warm better than that "ice cold beer" will in these March & April games.Gopher State said:
Dombrowski is auditioning for Selig's job.
Makes no sense, they already had Worth, Perez, and Romine. Now we have four shortstops who can't hit.
The Fister trade keeps getting worse. If the Tigers had waited a week the Baltimore would have released Gonzalez. Just heard on the MLB Network that Gonzalez was not going to make the team heading north. I finally got to like Lombo and he is gone already.
Aug 22 - LIttle Caesar's Middle Infielder Day. The first 100 fans get a chance to play shortstop for one pitch.
And Dr. DrewProbably includes J.D. as well.That seems like a lot for Stephen Drew
Drew StantonAnd Dr. DrewProbably includes J.D. as well.That seems like a lot for Stephen Drew
They must not have been too impressed with Lombo this spring to dump him in basically lateral move.
Dombroski got a hard on for a prospect and went tunnel vision. Whether it pans out or not, dumb trade.
Not really. The whole point of the trade is getting another Fister under team control for the next six years or so. If he's a #3/#4 starter, it will work out well. Fister has this year and next on his contract then he'll get an Anibal-sized deal, something the Tigers would never be able to afford with so many guys coming up on contracts. I think it's a decent move, but Ray doesn't seem like a prospect that is on a lot of radars.
I evaluate trades at the time they happen, Dom paid Oakland Hills prices for an interesting development outside Pontiac. That's dumb. It could end up turning a small profit, but is more likely to go belly up and will just be frustrating to deal with while we wait and see.
No different that the way he evaluates the fate of missing commercial airliners.
so you only evaluate anything with the advantage of hind sight?
No, but I have the sense to realize things might be better or worse later. Like trading Turner and Brantly for Sanchez, loved it at first but also realized that over time it could be a net loss.
It'll really help if he does provide solid production this year. With the issues at SS, we can't afford problems at 3B as well. :fingerscrossed:
I've read it's six beyond the two he's already contracted for. AAV reported to be in the $30M range.
Cabrera had to finish his career a Tiger. The best hitter and run producer of the modern era is here to stay.Hometown discount.
